Rebirth of the Wife in Despair

Chapter 168 A Bank Card

Eileen was in her room, secretly sketching. She had to do it covertly as her father

disapproved. She locked the door to ensure her privacy.

After half an hour of drawing, a sudden knock on the door startled Eileen. She quickly put away her sketchbook and went to answer it.

Seeing the person outside, Eileen asked coldly, “What do you want?”

Eric told her, “Come down for dinner.”

Eileen replied. “Got it, I’ll change my clothes and come down.”

Just as she was about to close the door, something blocked it. Eileen saw a foot wedged in the door

gap. “What are you trying to do?” she asked.

“Won’t you invite me in?” he asked with a smirk.

“You’re crazy. It’s time for dinner. Why would you want to come in?”

Seeing his intense gaze. Eileen felt uneasy but reluctantly said, “Fine, do as you wish.”

Releasing her grip on the doorknob, she turned around and went to the wardrobe. Taking our her usual cashmere long skirt, she put it on along with leggings since the house was heated. It wouldn’t be too cold. She walked into the bathroom to change. She didn’t forget to tie her long hair into a bun with a ha

tie, letting a few strands fall around her ears.

Eric sat at his desk, tapping his leg rhythmically. There was a workbook on his lap, and he was flipping through it, page by page.

Seeing him so engrossed, she secretly rolled her eyes. She couldn’t understand what was so interesting about it, thinking he was just pretending.

Today, Eric wore a light-colored sweater, exuding a mature aura. His well-defined facial features were cold and stern, with a touch of masculinity. His eyes were like deep black holes. hiding countless secrets.

People like him were skilled at concealing their hypocrisy and desires.

In the capital circle, Eileen had attended gatherings before and met handsome men, including professional models and somewhat famous actors.

Compared to them, Eric was not outstanding, but he had a unique temperament.

one locked eyes

that he

aura that surpassed many others. In his presence, people unconsciously felt

presence could send shivers down

a person, he remained calm and

a good man and was

was one of them.

life

rarely saw many women around

understanding, Lilian should be his first woman.

already dead. He must know

wondered if he was upset now that

ruthless, never allowing anything to disturb his composure. He always handled things with

the vanity, a pair of pearl earrings in her hand. He wondered what she was daydreaming about. Suddenly, Eileen’s fingers loosened, and the earrings fell to her feet. As she bent down to pick them. up, Eric moved faster, picking them up before she

the earrings, but instead of giving them to her, Eric helped her put

in place, not

engrossed.” Eric stood beside her, his tall

“It’s nothing.”

“The other one…”

“No need, I can do it myself. I’ll go

she quickly appeared at the door. “Eric, you’re so

eat!”

Eileen’s room before and curiously

ahead. I’m almost ready. I just need to change

a pair of flat Blake cashmere shoes. They were warm and

hall. Several monetary gift envelopes were placed on the tea

the first day of the New Year, Eileen had to greet Will in

did not have many rules when facing Eric, but

As for Vera…

was still part of the family. Therefore, she wasn’t obligated to follow the

Will. “I wish you good health and happiness in the new year, Father.”

up!” Will handed over a thick

accepted it with both hands. The weight inside indicated there was at least ten

out another envelope from his

already given me money. Eric, it’s

Vera hers.”

glanced at Vera.

said, “Accept it.

envelope, but Eric didn’t release his grip on it.

her eyebrows slightly. “May you live a long